Final Statement

The theme I finalized was characteristics of ocean water in action. It took much dilberation to come to that theme. My initial thought was to develop an abstract idea that people can relate to in different ways through there own personal interpretation. Through out the process of this project I began to realize how abstract art needs to be structured to convey a specific idea in graphic design so we as designers can communicate a purpose. That being said I narrowed my theme to what ocean water does, and my title became "Within The Ocean." The composition principle framing was used throughout to maximize the field of view with the mind capturing that feeling of the vast nature an ocean has. Continuation, alignment, and proximity were also predominate choices made throughout my book. Proximity for example was used for size contrast and to show depth within the composition.

Once I was able to develop a solid idea the process of my design began to shape it self well. I think the over all concept of my book is achieved. The biggest thing I learned with this project was a new style of design. It dawned on me last week how using different layers of communication can broadcast a more specific idea in different stages. Also I began to understand how you can create different composition between the type, dots, and images that don't necessarily collaborate with each but all reach a common goal. In future projects I will keep that in mind and learn how to break a complex design goal with specific parameters, into three stages of design that will improve the overall outcome of my work.

While working on the project I was able to identify some of my strengths and weakness that I need to work on and there are a few things I would like to correct, but will be a life long process. First of all my work pace isn't productive enough for me to be able to spend more time on conceptualizing and not producing. I also have a nature ability to complicate things, which is a blessing and a cruse. These are the things I will be working on through my education and career in the design field for it will only benefit me to continually challenge my weakness until they become strengths.

In conclusion this was a great first project it opened my eyes to a new aspect of constructive design thinking, and I'm ready to take my new found knowledge to the next level.